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The Gophers MBB team fell to the Wisconsin Badgers by two points on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Looking into Minnesota men’s basketball’s first-half struggles

by Champ Howard
Published February 5, 2024
The Gophers lost four straight Big Ten games before leaving Penn State with a win.
Matt Bryant walks down the tunnel at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

A “full circle” moment: Matt Bryant’s call up to Gophers hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 4, 2024
The LaCrosse, Wisconsin native became a hometown hero when he was called up to the Gophers’ Division I program to serve as a goaltender for team practices.
PJ Fleck looks at the crowd in the Huntington Bank stands before leading Gophers football out onto the field before they play the Michigan Wolverines on Oct. 7, 2023.

Analysis: P.J. Fleck’s “Row the Boat” mantra built a culture of winning at Minnesota

by Andrew Cornelius
Published January 30, 2024
The program looks to lean on the strong foundation built in previous years to bounce back from a season that left a lot to be desired.
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

Mara Braun out indefinitely for Gophers women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 29, 2024
Braun suffered an ankle injury against Illinois that will require surgery.
Pharrel Payne shooting a free throw against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 6, 2023.

Gophers men’s basketball unfazed by recent setbacks

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 23, 2024
The Gophers men’s basketball team dropped three games but remains confident in their ability to bounce back.
Forward Mallory Heyer raises her arms, preparing to defend a UConn Husky from making a layup on Nov. 19, 2023.

Women’s basketball stresses need for intense defense against top-ranked teams

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The team has a variety of players contributing to their performance on the court but have been struggling to overcome their top-ranked opponents.
Peyton Hemp (No. 15), Ava Lindsay (No. 9) and Solveig Neunzert (No. 27) celebrate a goal versus St. Cloud State on Oct. 17. The Gophers won the game 2-1.

Gopher women’s hockey’s newcomers adjusting well after significant departures

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published January 21, 2024
The freshman and graduate transfers have found their place in the Gophers’ lineup and helped the team succeed in the first half of the season.
University of Minnesota softball faces off against Concordia University at their home field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Oct. 20, 2023. The Gophers won with a score of 3-2.

A deep-dive look into the Gophers softball and baseball seasons

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The Gophers softball and baseball teams open their regular seasons this spring with new takeaways from the previous year.
Track and field athlete Jaydon Antoine.

A preview to the upcoming track and field season

by Claire Duchesne
Published January 21, 2024
Athletes gear up for their indoor season driven by past successes, rigorous training and high aspirations.
Al Nolen commentating on the Gophers basketball game against New Orleans on Nov. 30, 2023.

The voices in sports that carry

by Theo Franz
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota men’s basketball’s newest commentator, Al Nolen, adds his philanthropic ethos and basketball expertise to the growing trend of athletes on the airwaves.

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